Mint Julep Juniper

mint julep juniper is good for foundations

Arching habit, good for foundations Height: 4-6 feet; Width: 6-8 feet Plant in average to moist but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring and summer Plant in full sun

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; prune as needed in spring. Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; prune as needed in spring. Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed in spring. Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall; prune as needed in spring. Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; prune as needed in spring. Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; prune as needed in spring.

gold coast juniper is compact, evergreen shrub

Holds golden color when in cold weather Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 3-4 feet Plant in average to moist but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring and summer Plant in full sun

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; prune as needed in spring. Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; prune as needed in spring. Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed in spring. Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall; prune as needed in spring. Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; prune as needed in spring. Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; prune as needed in spring.

Hardy in USDA zones 4-7: Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt. Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt. Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost. Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply mulch in fall; may languish in warmer areas of this zone.

bearberry cotoneaster is spreading ground cover

Height: 1-2 feet; Width: 6-8 feet, spreading Plant in average to moist but well-drained soil Plant in full sun

Hardy in USDA zones 5-7(8): Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be semi-evergreen in this zone; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance. Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance. Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance; may languish in warmer areas of this zone.

Alpina Japanese Spirea (Daphne Spirea)

Spiraea japonica "Alpina" is a non-native plant on the invasive watch list in TN, KY, VA and the U.S. Forest Service. It is best avoided near moist areas. Deciduous shrub with blue-green foliage topped with pink flowers from late spring through summer Plant in full sun Plant in rich, but well-drained soil Water regularly until established; fertilize in spring; prune 1/2 to 1/3 when dormant Deadhead to prevent the formation of seeds that produce unwanted seedlings Height: 12-15 inches; Width: 2-3 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8: Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt. Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt. Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost. Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may defoliate early in hot, dry weather.

Maiden Grass

maiden grass is non native invasive grass

Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South.

Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South.

Medium upright ornamental grass with copper-colored plumes in mid to late fall; foliage is russet in fall Plant in full sun to light shade Can be invasive Tolerant of a wide range of soil Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring Divide every few years in early spring Height: 4-6 feet; Width: 2-4 feet

Hardy in zones 5-9: Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.

Silver Maiden Grass

silver maiden grass is non native invasive grass

Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South.

Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South.

Medium upright ornamental grass with vertical bands of white/green and crimson plumes Plant in full sun to light shade Can be invasive Tolerant of a wide range of soil Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring Divide every few years in early spring Height: 4-6 feet; Width: 2-4 feet

Hardy in zones 5-9: Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.

Heavy Metal Switch Grass

heavy metal switch grass has metallic blue foliage

Pink flowers in fall Plant in full sun Plant in rich, but well-drained soil Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring Divide every few years in early spring Height: 4-5 feet; Width: 2-3 feet

Hardy in zones (4)5-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice; may be marginally hardy in zone 4a. Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.

Russian Sage

russian sage has silver foliage and showy flowers

Deciduous shrub with silver foliage and showy violet-blue flowers in late summer and early fall

Deciduous shrub with silver foliage and showy violet-blue flowers in late summer and early fall

Plant in poor to average garden soil that is well-drained Plant in full sun; prune severely when dormant Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 2-4 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9: Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; prune back to 12 inches and mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Moonshadow Euonymus

moonshadow is an evergreen vine or ground cover

Euonymus fortunei "Moonshadow" can be invasive in the Midwest, Northeast and South.

Euonymus fortunei "Moonshadow" can be invasive in the Midwest, Northeast and South.

Hardy in USDA zones (4)5-8(9): Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring; may survive better with good snow cover and protection from harsh winter wind. Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring; may not thrive in this zone.

big blue lilyturf is clump forming ground cover

Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained Plant in full sun to full shade Prune back tattered foliage in late winter; divide in spring if needed Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 1-2 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (5)6-10: Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring; may be deciduous in this zone. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to full shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to full shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained Plant in full sun to full shade Prune back tattered foliage in late winter; divide in spring if needed Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 1-2 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (5)6-10: Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring; may be deciduous in this zone. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to full shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to full shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring. Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Garden Pink Carnation

garden pink carnation is trailing perennial

Trailing evergreen perennial grown as a groundcover or in containers with silver foliage and red flowers in mid spring

Trailing evergreen perennial grown as a groundcover or in containers with silver foliage and red flowers in mid spring

Plant in moist, but well-drained soil Plant in full sun Shear back after flowering to promote reblooming Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones (3)4-9: Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be marginally hardy in this zone. Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt. Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost. Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9: Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring; avoid contact with salt. Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring; avoid contact with salt. Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun. Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun. Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.

Prairie Sun Gloriosa Daisy

prairie sun gloriosa has large daisy like flowers

Plant in well-drained soil Plant in full sun Deadhead to promote continued blooming; may reseed May become covered with powdery mildew. Space generously to allow for good air circulation Height: 36 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Annual in all zones (seems to die in fall no matter how warm): Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; collect seed in fall for planting the following spring; discard plants after killing frost. Zones 9-11: Plant in spring or sow seeds in fall when ripe; discard plants in fall.

autumn colors gloriosa has bronze daisy flowers

Plant in well-drained soil Plant in full sun Deadhead to promote continued blooming; may reseed Space generously to allow for good air circulation Height: 20-24 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Annual in all zones (seems to die in fall no matter how warm): Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; collect seed in fall for planting the following spring; discard plants after killing frost. Zones 9-11: Plant in spring or sow seeds in fall when ripe; discard plants in fall.